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BACKSTAGE PASS

Backstage Pass is a long-standing concert series in Panama City, Florida that began in a park, moved to the Marina Civic Center stage, and is now held at the Panama City Marina Lawn.

 

Backstage Pass grew out of the Concerts in the Park series begun in 1986, by Florida First Federal and late community leader, Roger Schadd. From 1986 to 2008, free outdoor concerts were held every summer featuring local bands.

 

In order to keep the series going during the recession, Backstage Pass began welcoming guests through the Backstage Door of the Marina Civic Center in 2009, and the first band was “On Call”, led by the late Hulon Crayton.

 

The audience would sit on the stage with the band for a truly unique experience. Tickets were $5, and the community embraced it from the first downbeat.

 

We are so happy that we can continue this wonderful tradition despite losing the Marina Civic Center in the hurricane. The concerts are now held at the Panama City Marina Lawn in the Fall, and are free to the public.

 

FALL 2024 SCHEDULE

September 13 - October 18

7pm - 9pm

7 Harrison Avenue

  • September 13 | MECO

  • September 20 | Run Katie Run

  • September 27 | Still Standing: A Tribute to Elton John

  • October 4 | John ‘Papa’ Gros

  • October 11 | Deltaphonic

  • October 18 | Dave Jordan and the NIA

Thank you to this year’s sponsors:

  • St. Joe Community Foundation

  • ReliantSouth Construction Group, Inc.

  • Destination Panama City

  • City of Panama City Parks, Culture & Recreation Department

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